GAMESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-13 published
COFFIN,
ReverendDr.RichardC. "Dick"
It is with incredible sadness that the family of Reverend Dr. Richard
C. (Dick) COFFIN announce his death on Friday, July 29, 2005,
in Charlottetown. He was the loving husband and soulmate of Jeannie
(MacKINNON;) dearest Dad to Margaret (Bill) and Mark (Joy,) and
the most awesome 'Poppa' to Luke, Katherine and Holly. He is
lovingly remembered by his brother, Lawrence (Florence); his
sisters, Evelyn
FRERICHS
(Duane) and Lillian
LADNER, and by his
nieces and nephews, Paul, Joan, Beverly, Audrey, Kevin, Brian,
Gary, Kim, Gail, Susan and their families. He was predeceased
by his parents, Clifford and Ethel
COFFIN; his sister, Alice
GAMESTER, and by his brothers-in-law, Sterling
GAMESTER and Cecil
LADNER.
The funeral service was held at First Baptist Church,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on Monday, August 1, 2005.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
or to R. COFFINEndowmentFund, c/o blairclark@cbmin.org
'The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The
Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?'

GAMESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-08 published
Vern ARCHER, 85: Bled Star blue
Drive for the business inspired peers
Worked fervently for Star social causes
By Isabel TEOTONIO,
StaffReporter
Vern ARCHER may not have had ink in his veins but he was a newspaperman
who bled Star blue.
"The Star was the love of his life," remembered his son Larry
ARCHER yesterday. "He loved the newspaper business. He loved
the daily adrenaline of it and he loved the people who were attracted
to it."
Vern ARCHER, who worked at the Star for 36 years, died peacefully
Monday at the age of 85 surrounded by his family in the Toronto
General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Toronto's east end in 1920,
ARCHER landed a job with
the newspaper he'd grown up with in 1948 and started out working
in the circulation department. While he toyed with the idea of
becoming a sports writer, he found his calling in public relations
and promotions. Once there, he poured all his energy into a paper
whose mission he fully believed in. He retired from that department
as manager in 1985 and was sent off by 300 of his closest Friends
who threw a superb bash for him at Maple Leaf Gardens.
"He left the Star at 65 but never really left the Star," said
ARCHER's son, Paul, a news editor at the Star. "He constantly
had suggestions for me on how to improve the paper.
"The Star was in his blood... My dad is probably reading tomorrow's
Star right now wherever he is."
Veteran reporter George
GAMESTER described
ARCHER as "a great
ambassador for the Star," who always had a "twinkle in his eye."
ARCHER believed the Star, because of it size, was uniquely positioned
to publicize and promote worthy events and was very conscious
of associating the paper's name with only good causes.
"He made no bones about his biases, he bled Star blue," said
ARCHER's son Larry.
"He felt that the Star prospered when it stayed true to its roots
as a compassionate small-L voice in the community."
ARCHER was heavily involved in publicizing both the Star's Fresh
Air Fund and Santa Claus Fund. In fact it was
ARCHER who created
the annual Christmas Carol concert at St. Paul's Anglican Church
on Bloor St. to raise proceeds for the Santa Claus Fund.
While his commitment to the job is legendary, particularly among
those who remember his involvement in launching the Sunday Star,
readers have
ARCHER to thank for pushing to have an Extra edition
on the day of the Blue Jays' first game in April 1977.
ARCHER
kept a framed copy of the edition on his wall.
"He was one of the old loyal Star people," said former colleague
Al SURMINSKY. "
His passion for the paper drove him."
While his work demanded much of him, there were very few nights
when ARCHER wasn't home for dinner with family, said Larry
ARCHER,
adding, "he led by example."
ARCHER leaves his wife
PatriciaARCHER of 60 years, his daughters
Leonore BARNARD and Joanne
KRITZER and sons Paul, Martin and
Larry, as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He is pre-deceased by his youngest daughter, Mary
ARCHER, who
died in 1974 at 14.
Joanne KRITZER and Martin
ARCHER are also long-time Star employees.
KRITZER has worked over 30 years in the classified ad department
and Martin
ARCHER has worked 32 years in the circulation department.
Visitation at the Sherrin Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on
Kingston Rd. will be tonight from 6 to 9 and tomorrow between
2 and 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Saint John's
Catholic Church on Kingston Rd.

GAMMAGE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-09 published
GAMMAGE,
AudreyJoanPeacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2005 Audrey Joan
GAMMAGE passed
away. Loving wife of George. Beloved mother of Douglas
GAMMAGE
of Toronto and Carol
HARVEY of London. Dear grandma of Angela
and Jocelyn and Holly and Jeremy. Audrey will be sadly missed
by her cousin Laura
McLELLAND.
Friends will be received at Forest
Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London,
for visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service
will be held at St. George's Presbyterian Church, 1475 Dundas
Street, London, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 1 p.m.
Reverend John
BANNERMAN officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens at a later date. In memory, donations to the
Kidney Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements
entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

GAMMAGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-25 published
GAMMAGE,
Allen▼Stewart▼ "Al"
On November 24, 2005 at Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga
Site in his 86th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Joan
(née PAUL) for 62 years. His loving children Scott and his wife
Diane and Jill and her husband Bruce
WRIGHT. Cherished Grandpa
of Kelly (Mike) and greatgrand_son Evan; Robbie, Erin, Leah, Danielle
and the late Bobby. Dear brother of the late Norma
THICKETT.
Al was loved by all who knew him and he leaves behind memories
of a true and very fine gentleman. Friends will be received at
the Neweduk Funeral Home "Mississauga Chapel" 1981 Dundas St.
W., (1 block east of Erin Mills Parkway) from 12 noon-1 p.m.
Saturday. A Celebration of Al's Life will be held in the Chapel
on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of
flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated
by the family. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com

GAMMAGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-04 published
POLKINGHORNE,
Dorothy (née
GAMMAGE)
Passed away at her residence on Monday, October 3rd, 2005. Dorothy
GAMMAGE of Waubaushene, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Donald
POLKINGHORNE. Dear mother of Barry (Dorothy) of Sudbury, Terry
(Anne) of Sudbury and the late Beverley "Dawn" (Pete) of Waubaushene.
Loving grandmother of Natalie, Cheryl, Jeffery and Lisa. Great-grandmother
of Cody, Carly, Nathan, Terynn-Dawn and Cole. Predeceased by
her parents Silas and Frances
GAMMAGE.
Sister of the late William,
Evelyn, Phyllis and Norman. Friends may call at the Nicholls
Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland, on Wednesday from 7-9
p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel on Thursday,
October 6th at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial
donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated.

GAMMAGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-25 published
GAMMAGE,
Allen▲Stewart▲ "Al"
On November 24, 2005 at Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga
Site in his 86th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Joan
(née PAUL) for 62 years. His loving children Scott and his wife
Diane and Jill and her husband Bruce
WRIGHT. Cherished Grandpa
of Kelly (Mike) and great-grand_son Evan; Robbie, Erin, Leah,
Danielle and the late Bobby. Dear brother of the late Norma
THICKETT.
Al was loved by all who knew him and he leaves behind memories
of a true and very fine gentleman. Friends will be received at
the Neweduk Funeral Home "Mississauga Chapel", 1981 Dundas St.
W., (1 block east of Erin Mills Parkway) from 12 noon-1 p.m.
Saturday. A Celebration of Al's Life will be held in the Chapel
on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of
flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated
by the family. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com

GAMMON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-03 published
McCALLUM,
DoraAnne
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Tuesday, February
2, 2005. Dora Anne
McCALLUM of Dutton in her 95th year. Predeceased
by her husband Bruce (1989), son Bruce Lloyd (1990), son-in-law
Cliff LILLEY (2003) and brothers Morley and Roy
GAMMON.
Lovingly
remembered by sons Kenneth and his wife
MarilynMcCALLUM of Glencoe,
Donald and his wife
LindaMcCALLUM of Dutton; daughters Elaine
LILLEY of Dutton, Marlene and her husband Bob
WASMUTH of Langley,
BritishColumbia,Isabel and her husband Ken
WHYNOTT of Dutton
9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister
Alice HUMPHRIES of Dutton, several nieces and nephews. Friends
may call at the West Lorne Chapel on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be conducted from the chapel on Friday at
11: 00 a.m. with Reverend A.
KAUPS officiating. Interment Evergreen
Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Diabetes or Arthritis
Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Padfield
Funeral Home (519-785-0810).

GAMMON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-09 published
KENNY,
Tony
Tony KENNY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2005
in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Shirley
KENNY (née
GAMMON)
for 38 years. Predeceased by Robert and Anne
KENNY of England.
Dear nephew of Mona (Henry)
ANGUS.
Tony will also be survived
by nieces, nephews and cousins in London and England. The family
will receive Friends and relat ives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel,
1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for visitation on
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be on Thursday,
February 10, 2005 at 12 p.m. Pastor Mark
HOLLYWOOD officiating
at the service. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations
to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or Canadian Cancer Society
would be gratefully appreciated. Please sign the Book of Condolence
at www.obituariestoday.com Arrangements entrusted to Memorial
Funeral Home 452-3770

GAMMON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-02 published
BURGESS,
Ilene
Ilene BURGESS died peacefully surrounded by her family at Wildwood
Care Centre, Saint Marys in her 82nd year. She was formerly of
Stratford and Aylmer. Loving mother of Rick
BURGESS and wife
Sheila of Barrie and Randi
CLEARY and husband Bob of Stratford.
Loved and adored by grandchildren Carrie-Ann
CLEARY,
TracyCLEARY
and husband Paul
NOEL,
DevynBURGESS, Stephanie
BURGESS and partner
Murray SMITH of Prince Rupbert, British Columbia and greatgranddaughters
Meighen and Paige. Sadly missed by sisters Jean
GAMMON of Winnipeg.
Predeceased by her husband Don
BURGESS, sister Kay and husband
Ted MITCHELL and brothers Earl
SIMONS and Lewis
SIMONS.
Cremation
has taken place. A Memorial Graveside Service will take place
at Aylmer Cemetery on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. As expressions
of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association through
the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario,
N5A 5T7, 519-271-7411.

GAMMON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-24 published
WASTELL,
JohnL.
At University Hospital, London on Friday, September 23, 2005,
John L. WASTELL of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of
the late May
(HESLOP)
WASTELL. Dear father of Cheryl
GAMMON and
her husband Allan, Garry
WASTELL and his wife
Elaine,LorraineRUMFORD and her husband Gordon, Linda
TAILOR/TAYLOR and Keith
WASTELL
and his wife
Brenda all of London. Dear brother of Gordon
WASTELL
in England, Florence
McCULLOUGH of London and Jean
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of
Mesa,Arizona.Predeceased by his sister Bertha
JOHNSON and his
brother Bill
WASTELL.
Also loved by his 7 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral
Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service
will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, September 26th at
11: 00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London.
Mr. WASTELL joined the Canadian Army at the age of 18, serving
overseas during World War 2 for 5 years and retired after a distinguished
career at the age of 47. As an expression of sympathy memorial
donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario,
617 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3R6, War Amps, 1
Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 5K9 or Salvation Army,
371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4. On line condolences
accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-08 published
GAMMON,
Jean▼
(retired accountant - employee of Kodak Canada for 46 years,
longtime member of Forest Grove United Church.)
Peacefully, with family at her side on Monday March 7th, 2005
at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre in her
92nd year. Loving cousin of Susan
LOCKIE and her husband Colin
and their children Claire and Alison. Predeceased by her dear
sister Isabel (1999). Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9
p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding,
south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel
on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow
at Park Lawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke
Foundation.

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-30 published
CROCKER,
Thelma▼Marilyn▼ (née
AYRES) "Babe"
Suddenly, peacefully, in her sleep, at home, on Easter Sunday,
March 27th, 2005 at the age of 73 in Scarborough, Ontario.
Dear wife of the late William
CROCKER
(April▼ 23rd, 2001.) Loving,
devoted and cherished mother of Joanne Talebian (John
PAIVA,)
Bill, Judy (Peter
DONLON), Mary, Christine (Michael
KEARNAN),
and Andrew; proud grandmother "Nanny" of Sean
TALEBIAN and Anthony
PAIVA,
Matthew▼ and Tara
DONLON, and Travis and Megan
GAMMON.
Fondly▼ remembered by her sisters Joan
AYRES and Bette
ANNESLEY.
Life long friend of Eileen and Helen. We also remember at this
time her Mom and Dad, Viola and Frederick
AYRES, and her younger
Brother Bill
AYRES
(Unca▼Bow.▼)
Loving▼ aunt to many nieces and
nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Hazel, Sylvia, Clifford, Evelyn,
Bobby, David and Cy and their spouses.
She was a 'stay at home mom' raising six children, all of whom
she loved, and who will love and miss her forever. We thank you
Mom for everything you did for us, we know you tried your best.
Born and raised in the Cabbagetown area, she married Bill and
they moved to Highland Creek where she lived for 48 years.
Visitation for family and Friends will be held at the Giffen
Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, just West of Kingston
Road on Friday, April 1st from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6: 30 to 7:30 p.m.,
at which time a Memorial Service will be held. As per her wishes,
cremation has taken place. Mom we made sure that all of your
treasures were with you.
Donations in memory of Babe to the Arthritis Society or the Canadian
Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
"Good Night Nanny", with a big hug and kiss, "Love You", as Megan
would say every night.
"Time for a cup of tea..."
"Say Hello to Elvis for us, we know he'll be singing your favorite
song"

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-03 published
HODGSON,
Effie
The death occurred peacefully at Rowanwood Retirement Lodge,
Utterson on Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Effie
HODGSON of Novar in
her 102nd year was the beloved wife of the late Elgin
HODGSON
and dear mother of Kendrick (Kay) and his wife Marilyn of Mississauga
and Allen and his wife Wendy of Ballantrae. Loving grandmother
of Robert (Audrey), Tom (Kathy), Lisa (Philip); and Catherine
(Ian), Sherry (Richard) and Anne (Rob) and 13 great-grandchildren.
Aunt of Alice
McCLOY, Bill
METZGER, Helen
GUTHRIE, Effie
GAMMON
and Myrtle
FAWCETT.
Effie was a long time resident of Novar,
dedicated organist and choir leader of Novar United Church and
tireless United Church Women worker. Visitation for Mrs. Effie
HODGSON will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High Street,
Huntsville, P1H 1N9 705-789-5252 on Friday, March 4, 2005 from
2-4 p.m. and Saturday from 12: 30 to 1:30 p.m. A funeral service
will be held in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home
on Saturday, March 5 at 1: 30 p.m. If desired, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice, would
be appreciated.

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-08 published
GAMMON,
Jean▲
(Retired accountant - employee of Kodak Canada for 46 years,
longtime member of Forest Grove United Church) Peacefully, with
family at her side on Monday, March 7th, 2005 at Sunnybrook and
Women's College Health Sciences Centre in her 92nd year. Loving
cousin of Susan
LOCKIE and her husband Colin and their children
Claire and Alison. Predeceased by her dear sister Isabel (1999).
Friends may call on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane
Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles).
Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel on Thursday, March
10, 2005 at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-30 published
CROCKER,
Thelma▲Marilyn▲ (née
AYRES) "Babe"
Suddenly, peacefully, in her sleep, at home, on Easter Sunday,
March 27th, 2005 at the age of 73, in Scarborough, Ontario. Dear
wife of the late William
CROCKER
(April▲ 23rd, 2001.) Loving,
devoted and cherished mother of Joanne
TALEBIAN
(JohnPAIVA,)
Bill, Judy (Peter
DONLON), Mary, Christine (Michael
KEARNAN),
and Andrew; proud grandmother "Nanny" of Sean
TALEBIAN and Anthony
PAIVA,
Matthew▲ and Tara
DONLON, and Travis and Megan
GAMMON.
Fondly▲ remembered by her sisters Joan
AYRES and Bette
ANNESLEY.
Life long friend of Eileen and Helen. We also remember at this
time her Mom and Dad, Viola and Frederick
AYRES, and her younger
brother Bill
AYRES
(Unca▲Bow.▲)
Loving▲ aunt to many nieces and
nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Hazel, Sylvia, Clifford, Evelyn,
Bobby, David and Cy and their spouses. She was a 'stay at home
mom' raising six children, all of whom she loved, and who will
love and miss her forever. We thank you Mom for everything you
did for us, we know you tried your best. Born and raised in the
Cabbagetown area, she married Bill and they moved to Highland
Creek where she lived for 48 years. Visitation for family and
Friends will be held at the Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence
Avenue East, just west of Kingston Road on Friday, April 1st
from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6: 30 to 7:30 p.m., at which time a Memorial
Service will be held. As per her wishes, cremation has taken
place. Mom we made sure that all of your treasures were with
you. Donations in memory of Babe to the Arthritis Society or
the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family."Good
Night Nanny", with a big hug and kiss, "Love You", as Megan would
say every night. "Time for a cup of tea..." "Say Hello to Elvis
for us, we know he'll be singing your favourite song"

GAMMON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-22 published
GILLMORE,
Donald
Of Welland, suddenly, on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in his 59th
year. Cherished husband for 38½ years of Heather (née
GAMMON.)
Beloved father of Darrin
GILLMORE
(Sherry) of Barrie, Tracie
WELSH
(Wayne) of Kitchener and the late Holly
GILLMORE (1999.)
Loving grandfather of Nicholas, Stephen, Logan, Brandon, Britney,
Ryan, Sean, Clayton, Alex, Emily, Destiny and the late Daniel
(2000.) Loved brother of Robert
GILLMORE
(Pamela) of Gravenhurst
and George
GILLMORE
(Cindy) of Sudbury. Dear brother-in-law of
Bonnie BEAUSOLEIL
(Neil) of Bracebridge, Synthia
PARKES (Steve)
of Orillia and Patricia
HALL
(Robb) of Barrie. Dearest son-in-law
of William and Faye
LEMAY of Bracebridge. He will be sadly missed
by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Also predeceased
by parents Stephen and Agnes
GILLMORE and a brother Gary
GILLMORE.
Born in Toronto, Mr.
GILLMORE moved to Gravenhurst at an early
age and then to Orillia as a married couple, coming to Welland
in 1990. He was employed as Chief Cook with Upper Lakes Shipping
for over 27 years and was currently serving aboard the M.V. Canadian
Enterprise. Mr.
GILLMORE served in the Canadian Army and was
a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 302, Gravenhurst
and as well with the Canadian Maritime Union. Friends are invited
to visit the family on Thursday, December 22nd from 3-5 and 7-9
p.m. at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland.
Reverend Diane
BEAMAN of All Saints Anglican Church will conduct
the funeral service in the Cudney Chapel on Friday at 11: 00 a.m.
with cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations
to Help A Child Smile or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation
would be deeply appreciated by the
GILLMORE family.

GAMSYAGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-04 published
CREW,
Kenneth (1916-2005)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, surrounded
by his family at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved
husband of the late Jessie. Loving father of Ken (Lois), Kathy
ADAM/ADAMS (Martyn), Terry (Line), Janis
GAMSYAGER (predeceased Brian),
and Brian (Beth). Grandpa will be sadly missed by Jessica, Bradley,
Patrick, Jean-Marc, Alexandre and Nicole. A celebration of Ken's
life will be held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception
Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (at Dundas/Hwy. 403) Oakville, 905-257-8822
on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at 11: 30 a.m. The family will receive
Friends one hour prior (10: 30-11:30). Reception to follow. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.